HomeMy WebLinkAboutAuthorize Secure Transport SvcsDeschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 -Fax (541) 385-3202 -www.deschutes.org
AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT
For Board Business Meeting of November 30,2011
Please see directions for completing this document on the next page.
DATE: November 15,2011
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FROM: Lori Hill Health Services 541-322-7535
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TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM:
Cons 4deration of Board Authorization of SecurTrans to Provide Secure Transport Services within
Deschutes County
PUBtIC HEARING ON THIS DATE? NO
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BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
Oregon Administrative Rule 309-033-0432, Standards for the Approval of a Secure Trnasport Provider
to Transport a Person in Custody or on Diversion to an Approved Holding Hospital or Nonhospital
Facility," requires by the governing body of an Oregon county in order for a secure transport provider
to tra ?sport individuals within the county, pursuant to the provisions of Oregon Revised Statutes
426.2Q8, 426.231 and 426.233 relating to the emergency care and treatment of persons with mental
illnes t.
FISCV\.L IMPLICATIONS:
The costs of transporting a person as authorized under Chapter 426 of the Oregon Revised Statutes shall
be th d responsibility of the county whose peace officer or community mental health program director
directs the authorized person to take custody of a person and to transport the person to a facility
appro ~ed by the authority , but the county shall not be responsible for costs that exceed the amount
provicled by the state for that transportation.
RECOMMENDATION & ACTION REQUESTED:
Authdrization of SecurTrans to provide secure transport services within Deschutes County
ATTENDANCE: Lori Hill
DISTbBUTION OF DOCUMENTS:
Please send the original to Kathe Hirschman, Health Services department.
HEALTH SERVICES
2577 NE Courtney Drive· Bend, Oregon 97701
Public Health (541) 322-7400· FAX (541) 322-7465
Behavioral Health (541) 322-7500 • FAX (541) 322-7565
www.deschutes .org
November 1, 2011
ke ith Breswick, MS
Civil Commitment Coordinator
Addictions & Mental Health Division
500 Summer Street, NE
Salem, OR 97310
bear Mr . Breswick:
Based on the provisions of OAR 309-033-0432, Standards for the Approval of a Secure
Transport Provider to Transport a Person in Custody or On Diversion to an Approved
Holding Hospital or Nonhospital Facility," Deschutes County Health Services
recommends the State of Oregon's Addictions & Mental Health Division approve the
qertification of SecurTrans, 1083 Highway 99 N., Eugene, Oregon, 97402, to transport
persons in custody or on diversion .
This letter of recommendation does not constitute an endorsement of SecurTrans's
services and shall not be used for any purpose other than meeting the requirement of
~he referenced OAR or other OARs. Deschutes County has not undertaken any
investigation or evaluation of the secure transport company's operations and by this
letter is expressing no opinion on the adequacy or quality of the company's services .
The County relies on the State's certification process to satisfy the necessary regulation
Of this service.
A-s the Deschutes County Local Mental He olth Authority, the Board of County
~ommissioners hereby authorizes SecurTrans to transport persons in custody or on
diversion within Deschutes County, pursuant to the provisions of ORS 426.228,426.231
and 426 .233.
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Enhancing the lives of citizens by delivering quality services in a cost effective manner.
Keith Breswick, MS
November 1, 2011
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hiS authorization to provide services in Deschutes County is conditioned upon
tecurTrans's obtaining from the State a Certificate of Approval to provide secure
ransport services and maintaining that certification at all times while providing the
! ervice in Deschutes County.
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Sincerely,
Tammy Baney, Chair
Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners
Anthony DeBone, Commissioner
Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners
Alan Unger, Commissioner
Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 -Fax (541) 385-3202 -www.deschutes.org
AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT
For Board Business Meeting of November 30, 2011
Please see directions for completing tltis document on the next page.
DATE: November 15,2011
FROM: Lori Hill Health Services 541-322-7535
TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM:
Consideration of Board Authorization of J & R Secure Transport to Provide Secure Transport Services
within Deschutes County
PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS DATE? NO
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
Oregon Administrative Rule 309-033-0432, Standards for the Approval of a Secure Trnasport Provider
to Transport a Person in Custody or on Diversion to an Approved Holding Hospital or Nonhospital
Facility," requires by the governing body of an Oregon county in order for a secure transport provider
to transport individuals within the county, pursuant to the provisions of Oregon Revised Statutes
426.228, 426.231 and 426.233 relating to the emergency care and treatment of persons with mental
illness.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
The costs of transporting a person as authorized under Chapter 426 of the Oregon Revised Statutes shall
be the responsibility of the county whose peace officer or community mental health program director
directs the authorized person to take custody of a person and to transport the person to a facility
approved by the authority, but the county shall not be responsible for costs that exceed the amount
provided by the state for that transportation.
RECOMMENDATION & ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorization of J & R Secure Transport to provide secure transport services within Deschutes County
ATTENDANCE: Lori Hill
DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS:
Please send the original to Kathe Hirschman, Health Services department.
HEALTH SERVICES ============2577 NE Courtney Drive -Bend. Oregon 97701
Public Health (541) 322-7400 -FAX (541) 322-7465
Behavioral Health (541) 322-7500 -FAX (541) 322-7565
www.deschutes.org
November 1, 2011
Keith Breswick, MS
Civil Commitment Coordinator
Addictions &Mental Health Division
500 Summer Street, NE
Salem, OR 97310
Dear Mr. Breswick:
Based on the provisions of OAR 309-033-0432, Standards for the Approval of a Secure
Transport Provider to Transport a Person in Custody or On Diversion to an Approved
Holding Hospital or Nonhospital Facility," Deschutes County Health Services
recommends the State of Oregon's Addictions &Mental Health Division approve the
certification of J &R Secure Transport, 53361 Crisp Lane, Milton Freewater, Oregon,
97862, to transport persons in custody or on diversion.
This letter of recommendation does not constitute an endorsement of J &R Secure
Transport's services and shall not be used for any purpose other than meeting the
requirement of the referenced OAR or other OARs. Deschutes County has not
undertaken any investigation or evaluation of the secure transport company's
operations and by this letter is expressing no opinion on the adequacy or quality of the
company's services. The County relies on the State's certification process to satisfy the
necessary regulation of this service.
As the Deschutes County Local Mental Health Authority, the Board of County
Commissioners hereby authorizes J &R Secure Transport to transport persons in
custody or on diversion within Deschutes County, pursuant to the provisions of ORS
426.228, 426.231 and 426.233.
DC 2011-683
Enhancing the lives of citizens by delivering quality services in a cost effective manner.
Keith Breswick, MS
November 1, 2011
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This authorization to provide services in Deschutes County is conditioned upon J & R
Secure Transport's obtaining from the State a Certificate of Approval to provide secure
transport services and maintaining that certification at all times while providing the
service in Deschutes County.
Sincerely,
Tammy Baney, Chair
Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners
Anthony DeBone, Commissioner
Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners
Alan Unger, Commissioner
Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners
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cc: Jim Healey, J & R Secure Transport
Lori Hill, DCHS
Terry Schroeder, DCHS
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 -Fax (541) 385-3202 -\vww.deschutes.org
AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT
For Board Business Meeting of November 30, 2011
Please see directions for completing tltis document on tlte next page.
DATE: November 15,2011
FROM: Lori Hill Health Services 541-322-7535
TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM:
Consideration of Board Authorization of Secure Transportation of Oregon to Provide Secure Transport
Services within Deschutes County
PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS DATE? NO
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
Oregon Administrative Rule 309-033-0432, Standards for the Approval of a Secure Trnasport Provider
to Transport a Person in Custody or on Diversion to an Approved Holding Hospital or Nonhospital
Facility," requires by the governing body of an Oregon county in order for a secure transport provider
to transport individuals within the county, pursuant to the provisions of Oregon Revised Statutes
426.228,426.231 and 426.233 relating to the emergency care and treatment of persons with mental
illness.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
The costs of transporting a person as authorized under Chapter 426 of the Oregon Revised Statutes shall
be the responsibility of the county whose peace officer or community mental health program director
directs the authorized person to take custody of a person and to transport the person to a facility
approved by the authority, but the county shall not be responsible for costs that exceed the amount
provided by the state for that transportation.
RECOMMENDA TION & ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorization of Secure Transportation of Oregon to provide secure transport services within Deschutes
County
ATTENDANCE: Lori Hill
DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS:
Please send the original to Kathe Hirschman, Health Services department.
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HEALTH SERVICES
2577 NE Courtney Drive • Bend, Oregon 97701
Public Health (541) 322-7400 • FAX (541) 322-7465
Behavioral Health (541) 322-7500· FAX (541) 322-7565
www. deschutes. org
November 1, 2011
Keith Breswick, MS
Civil Commitment Coordinator
Addictions &Mental Health Division
500 Summer Street, NE
Salem, OR 97310
Dear Mr. Breswick:
Based on the provisions of OAR 309-033-0432, Standards for the Approval of a Secure
Transport Provider to Transport a Person in Custody or On Diversion to an Approved
Holding Hospital or Nonhospital Facility," Deschutes County Health Services
recommends the State of Oregon's Addictions &Mental Health Division approve the
certification of Secure Transportation of Oregon, 6076 Fern hill loop, Springfield,
Oregon, 97478, to transport persons in custody or on diversion.
This letter of recommendation does not constitute an endorsement of Secure
Transportation of Oregon's services and shall not be used for any purpose other than
meeting the requirement of the referenced OAR or other OARs. Deschutes County has
not undertaken any investigation or evaluation of the secure transport company's
operations and by this letter is expressing no opinion on the adequacy or quality of the
company's services. The County relies on the State's certification process to satisfy the
necessary regulation of this service.
As the Deschutes County local Mental Health Authority, the Board of County
Commissioners hereby authorizes Secure Transportation of Oregon to transport persons
in custody or on diversion within Deschutes County, pursuant to the provisions of ORS
426.228,426.231 and 426.233.
DC 2 0 11 - 6 811
Enhancing the lives of citizens by delivering quality services in a cost effective manner.
Keith Breswick, MS
November 1, 2011
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This authorization to provide services in Deschutes County is conditioned upon Secure
Transportation of Oregon's obtaining from the State a Certificate of Approval to provide
secure transport services and maintaining that certification at all times while providing
the service in Deschutes County.
Sincerely,
Tammy Baney, Chair
Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners
Anthony DeBone, Commissioner
Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners
Alan Unger, Commissioner
Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners
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cc: Lisa Jaehnig, Secure Transportation of Oregon
Lori Hill, DCHS
Terry Schroeder, DCHS